How is slip yoke length measured?
Place one end of the tape measure near the tip of the slip yoke. Place the other end of the tape measure near the middle of the slip yoke’s u-joint. Note the measurement on the tape measure to determine the length of the slip yoke.
What is the maximum length of a drive shaft?
48 inches
The maximum shaft length allowed by the Rules of Golf for competition is 48 inches and common thinking suggests the longer the shaft, the more clubhead speed you can create.
How much does a custom driveshaft cost?
New custom shafts are about $200-$300 depending if you want a CV shaft or not.
How much play do you need in a drive shaft?
With the car’s weight on the tires, you should be able to take the rear u-joint loose and push the driveshaft forward about 3/4 of an inch until the yoke bottoms out. Any less than that and you risk bottoming the yoke on bumps.
Do I need a 2 piece driveshaft?
you need to make sure the engine, transmission, third member, and driveshaft are all working together in harmony. Some cars will require a two-piece driveshaft system because of overall length or because of obstacles that must be avoided.
Where can I find owner’s manual for GM fleet?
Each General Motors Fleet brand has an Owners Center to provide you with a variety of information about your vehicle. The Owners Center allows you to easily access owner’s manuals, as well as maintenance and how to guides.
How to measure the diameter of a transmission slip yoke?
Diameter measured over bearing cap space. Distance measured between snap ring grooves. Cap Diameter. Use this information to select your transmission slip yoke. or call 574-287-9650 for assistance.
Where to find the transmission tag on a car?
The safest way of checking your transmission is to look at the identification tag on the transmission. You will find it on the rear side of the transmission on the passenger side. It can be pretty tough to see on older cars, so you may have to clean up your transmission to find it.
Where can I find the transmission identification number?
You will find it on the rear side of the transmission on the passenger side. It can be pretty tough to see on older cars, so you may have to clean up your transmission to find it. If you can see it correctly, you will find an identification number of 7-8 letters and numbers.